THE MANY FACETS OF GESTURES

Question 1

It refers to the use of particular language to intended to avoid offense or disadvantage to members of particular groups in the society.

Answer 1

POLITICAL CORRECTNESS

Question 2

Example of politically correct words and phrases.

Answer 2

Immigrant- newcomer
Job losses- job restructuring
Black Sheep-outcast
Lazy- motivationally deficient
Disease- disorder

Question 3

refers to the language that generally avoids discrimination towards a particular sex or social gender.

Answer 3

Gender-neutral language or gender-inclusive language

Question 4

Examples of Gender- Sensitive Language
Occupational references:
Biased - Bias-free
Businessman - Business executive entrepreneur
Career woman - Professional manager, executive

Question 5

Examples of Gender- Sensitive Language
Role References:
housewife - homemaker
freshman - first year student

Question 6

Examples of Gender- Sensitive Language
Group References:
brotherhood - kinship, community
mother tongue - native language

Question 7

Examples of Gender- Sensitive Language
Other Stereotypes:
king-size - jumbo, gigantic
ladylike - courteous, cultured
manhood - adulthood

Question 8

Examples of Gender- Sensitive Language
Turns of Phrase:
best man for the job - best person for the job
gentleman’s agreement - honorable/informal agreement